Mongolia Weekly

Mongolia News in English

Mongolia's 2025 Budget Crisis: Chaos or Opportunity?

Mongolia’s 2025 budget reveals political maneuvering, economic vulnerabilities, and systemic flaws. Expanded Parliament offers hope.

Amar Adiya

Dec 2, 2024

Mongolia's Uranium Strategy: A Shift Towards Royalties

Mongolia is shifting gears on uranium, moving from direct stakes to a royalty-based model.

Amar Adiya

Nov 4, 2024

Mongolia’s Budget Boom

Mongolia’s budget revenue is up 29% in 2024 thanks to coal, but IMF warns of overspending risks.

Amar Adiya

Oct 27, 2024

Will License Plate Limits Solve Ulaanbaatar’s Traffic Congestion?

Ulaanbaatar, the bustling capital of Mongolia, is facing a mounting challenge: crippling traffic congestion. To combat this issue, the...

Amar Adiya

Oct 27, 2024

A Cold Reality for Mongolia’s Energy Sector

Mongolia faces a tough winter decision. Can the government balance stability and public sentiment?

Amar Adiya

Oct 24, 2024

Mongolia’s New Narrative: Investor-Friendly or Business as Usual?

Mongolia’s mining sector is shifting. Is the country's rich mineral potential worth the risk for investors, or should they remain cautious?

Amar Adiya

Oct 23, 2024

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Economics

Mongolia Eyes Rewriting its Mining Rules

Mongolia plans to expand its strategic mining deposits, reshaping investment and policy. Will it boost revenue or deter investors?

Apr 8

Ulaanbaatar's Shift from Coal to Gas Promises a Breath of Fresh Air

Gas heating subsidy aims to cut Ulaanbaatar air pollution, but will it work? High costs, adoption hurdles, and sustainability concerns loom.

Mar 26

Mongolia’s Coal Cliffhanger and the Inflation Surge

Mongolia faces a “perfect storm” of rising inflation, falling coal export earnings, and dwindling reserves—urgent action is needed.

Mar 24

PM Speaks: Tough Choices for Mongolia's Future

Mongolia’s focus on addressing wealth concentration among elite families is promising. But its success hinges effective policies.

Mar 16

Coal Decline Signals Mongolia's Economic Wake-Up Call

Mongolia's coal economy faces 2025 challenges: declining revenue, China's demand shift, and policy issues.

Mar 12

Mongolia's Tax Reforms: What You Need to Know

With coal prices plummeting, Mongolia's parliament debates crucial tax and social insurance reforms. Learn more.

Mar 10

International Relations

Mongolia’s Rosneft Deal Faces Scrutiny

A proposed 20-year jet fuel supply deal between Mongolia and Russia’s state-owned Rosneft is drawing sharp criticism and rekindling...

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Mongolia Braces for the Impact of Trump’s Tariffs

The recent deliberations of Mongolia’s National Security Council have underscored an emerging anxiety in Ulaanbaatar: the country’s...

Apr 14

Moscow's Infrastructure Playbook in Mongolia

Russia eyes Mongolian infrastructure projects, aiming to bolster influence amid evolving geopolitics. Can Ulaanbaatar maintain balance?

Mar 31

Mongolia Energy and Trade at Stake as President Joins Russian Victory Day Parade in Moscow

President of Mongolia was invited to attend Moscow's Victory Day parade in May, marking the 80th anniversary of the German surrender.

Mar 26

Mongolia's Cashmere Dreams, Pakistani Threads: A New Silk Road Story?

Exploring Mongolia Pakistan trade: modest gains, potential hurdles. Can this budding economic relationship become a significant link?

Dec 25, 2024

Mongolia's Trade with Russia-led EAEU Faces Headwinds

Challenges mount for Mongolia's trade agreement with the Russia-led EAEU. Political and economic hurdles analyzed.

Dec 19, 2024

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